Mid foot fusion of the third and fourth metatarsal
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Just wondering if anyone has had this done?
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Notes on Mid foot fusion of the third and fourth metatarsal
linda35818 mary0210
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Mary, I'm still recovering from 6 fusions on my right foot. Those bones are very small and depending on the reason, arthritis, injury...ect, the recovery can be slow, and, if you're a high energy person like me, dibilitating. I have a small business; A product I invented and was in my 3rd year in business. It was really on the upswing and then the surgery. The disability I'm enduring has all but closed my business. I'm on Amazon so still have business there, but other than that and my website, I can't promote the product any other way.
What I'm trying to say is, have all your ducks in a row before you have this surgery. Have a clear plan for recovery, knowing you will be down longer than anticipated. I thought 2-3 months and I'm still in a boot 6 months later and told it could be another 2-3 months. Also, make sure your insurance will pay for a bone stimulator. Mine wouldn't pay until 90 days post-op and they are 3-5k. You will need it from day one and it will cut your recovery time in half.
mary0210 linda35818
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What did you invent for your business? It sounds exciting!
mary43550 linda35818
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linda35818 mary43550
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The bone stimulator is an ultrasound bone healing system and the only FDA approved system that uses effective untrsound waves to stimulate the body's natural healing system. I don't think I can give you the name since I keep getting deleted by the moderator. My doctor has several patents on various things used in foot care and I guess he just keeps current on everything. I've seen remarkable improvement since I started using it.